The tuneful, country blues melodies and layered guitars on this group's second release fulfill the goodwill engendered by their well-received 2007 debut, Ode to Sunshine. "Salt in the Wound" and "White Table" in particular are blessed by some canny, newly acquired studio expertise.

"The San Diego–bred quartet—offering a surprisingly natural-sounding, easy-pleasing amalgamation of rootsy Americana and psychedelic Brit rock—should be on your radar if you're into Wilco, Blitzen Trapper or Dr. Dog. Its second album … is full of sunny arrangements and vaguely gospel-ish harmonies."—Minneapolis Star Tribune

"The songs are smart but straightforward, emotionally honest and accessible, even when they're as ambitious as the eight-minute 'Ballad of Vitaly,' and Matthew Vasquez's vocals carry the weight of the group's rootsy influences without sounding as if he's pretending to be a rube. 'Bushwick Blues' and 'Golden State' demonstrate Delta Spirit can rock a good bit harder this time out, even as they add some new tricks to their musical arsenal…. Clever, heartfelt, and well-crafted."—All Music Guide